Can Self-Studying Break an SAT Score Plateau from the 1100s to 1400+?
My score plateaued around the 1100s even after working with a private tutor for weeks. I feel like expensive tutoring isn't helping, and I'm stressed about whether it's actually possible to break into the 1400s or 1500s purely through self-studying. Also, my prep academy makes us practice with 3 fewer minutes per module—does that actually help on test day?
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